by Jenn Rollings
The Bay View Neighborhood Association would like to thank everyone who bundled up and braved the elements to attend the 6th Annual Winter Fun in Bay View event on February 10th. Thanks to massive coordination efforts by Public Spaces Chair, Stephanie Harling, residents enjoyed children’s games, live music and many other activities, including the first annual Chili and Soup Challenge. Amongst some very tough competition, restaurant participant Challenge winner was Riviera Maya Mexican Restaurant for their delicious tortilla soup. Conveniently located at 2258 S. Kinnickinnic Avenue, we highly recommend you stop in and order a bowl to see what all the fuss was about. You’ll be glad you did!
Resident Challenge participant and newly elected at-large board member Mary Fisher won for her black bean chili. Ms. Fisher has graciously agreed to share her winning recipe with Bay View for your dining pleasure.
Mary Fisher’s Award-Winning Black Bean Chili:
3 pounds ground beef
1/2 cup chopped onion
1/2 cup green pepper
2 - 3 cans black beans - rinsed and drained
2 cans diced tomatoes with green chilies
1 can tomato sauce
1 large can crushed tomatoes
5 tablespoons chili powder
2 tablespoons sugar
2 tablespoons cumin
2 teaspoons dried minced onion
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
1/4 teaspoon ginger
Mix spices together and add to browned meat, onion, green pepper, beans and tomatoes. Simmer and serve!
Resident Challenge participant and aspiring chef Leah Gray of Hales Corners earned an honorable mention for her chili and we look forward to welcoming her back next year!
The Bay View Neighborhood Association wishes to thank everyone who helped make this year’s Winter Fun in Bay View event so much fun: The Soup Otzie’s, G. Groppi’s Food Market, LuLu Cafe and Bar, Wild Flour Bakery, Sven’s European Café, Bella’s Fat Cat, Klement’s Sausages, South Shore Park Watch, The Milwaukee Wave, Rainbow Randa the Clown, John Stanos, Triskele’s Restaurant, Riviera Maya Mexican Restaurant and VISIT Milwaukee. We thank you for your community investment and support.
CONTACT:
Stephanie Harling
Public Spaces Committee
414-297-9783
stephharling@hotmail.com
The Bay View Neighborhood Association is a not for profit, 501(c)3 organization which exists to maximize the quality of life for individuals and families, and to promote economic development in Bay View through activities that facilitate an attractive, safe and diverse neighborhood. . The BVNA was founded in 2004 and currently has over 150 members. For further information, please visit us online at www.bayviewneighborhood.org. 
